A particle of mass 2 g is initially displaced through 2 cm and then released. The frictional force constant…

Q: A particle of mass 2 g is initially displaced through 2 cm and then released. The frictional force constant due to air on it is 12×10-3 N/m. The restoring force constant is 50×10-3 N/m. If it is in oscillatory motion, its time period is

(a) π sec

(b) π / 2 sec

(c) 2π sec

(d) 4π sec

Ans: (b)